Saturday, 3 September 2011

In the shadows...


I was inspired by this article at Lightstalking.com ( one of my "go-to" web-sites for photography related items ) to try some simple low-key setups and shots.

Here is one result:
Low Key Porcelain doll

and while I like this, I think it is just a bit too ethereal.

This one, on the other hand, seems much more natural.
Low Key Apple

And when I try to analyse why, I come down to the faint shadow of the apple on the ground - that tiny detail just seems to "ground" the apple in reality, where the porcelain doll above just seems to float....

Here is a set-up shot for those who are into that sort of thing.
Studio setup for Low-Key

Yes, it was full daylight and if that puzzles you, can I point you to the aforementioned article ?

Comments are always welcome.

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